Linda, when in a hazard can you take a practice swing hitting the grass but not grounding your club?
Lulu
Dear Lulu,
Yes. There is no penalty if your club contacts the grass during your practice swing provided you do nothing to improve your lie or the area where you will stand or swing when you hit the ball [Decision 13-4/4]. You are not permitted to touch the ground in a hazard – if your club brushes the top of the grass, it has not touched the ground.
Linda
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